Art

This engaging handbook offers a personal and insightful exploration of creativity in the visual arts. With nearly thirty years of investigation under his belt, Jonathan Sansom presents a clear and lucid account of the key themes that matter most to...

Learn to draw colorful nature subjects with confidence using colored pencil. This step-by-step guide by Lee Hammond covers the basics and beyond, including materials, transferring drawings from photos, values, color, shadows, blending, and more.Discover...

A unique glimpse into a traditional and intimate world is revealed in this collection of watercolor drawings. In 2015-2016, artist Paula Sweet visited a historic hammam near the Mosque Mouassine in Marrakech's medina, where women have been gathering...

Kerry James Marshall: History of Painting by Foster, Hal and Cole, Teju is a groundbreaking catalogue that presents a new body of work by one of America's greatest living painters. The artist's latest collection engages with the history of painting...

The Young and Evil Queer Modernism in New York, 1930-1955 by Jarrett Earnest In the early twentieth century, American culture was grappling with the contradictions of modernity. For artists and writers who were openly gay, this meant navigating a world...

Diane Arbus was one of the greatest photographers of the last century. Her unique portraiture of people on the social margins connected with a wide public at a deep psychological level. Born into a Russian-Jewish family, Arbus pursued an uncompromising...

Futura: The Artist's Monograph is a comprehensive survey of the life and career of one of the pioneering artists of the original graffiti generation. From his early days painting subways in New York in the late 1970s, Futura's graphic style has evolved...

A Universe of Metal Sculpture by Henry Harvey is a comprehensive guide to sculpting and metalworking, offering insights into the creative process and techniques used by the author over 30 years.Through detailed descriptions and photographs, Harvey shares...

Painting Expressive Watercolour by Bridget Woods is a practical guide to unlocking the full potential of watercolor painting. This versatile medium offers a unique blend of fluidity, color range and expressive marks, allowing artists to capture not just...

Discover the vibrant world of flower painting with acrylics in this comprehensive guide. Artist and author Ruth Alice Kosnick shares her unique style and techniques for creating colorful, realistic, and abstract floral paintings.Learn to paint 22...

Confronting Images: Questioning the Ends of a Certain History of Art by Georges Didi-Huberman explores the complexities of visual representation. By examining the "underside" of images, where intelligible forms lose clarity and defy rational...

Biographies of artists and writers have long focused on individual struggles for self-expression. In this book, critics and historians challenge these assumptions by exploring artist and writer couples who shared both personal and creative bonds.The...

Discover hours of fun with this quality coloring book featuring 30 unique and beautiful fantasy scenes. Perfect for preschoolers and children aged 4-8, this book offers a mix of simple and complex illustrations to suit all skill levels.The pages showcase...

Scott Robertson's latest sketch collection features an impressive 288 drawings that showcase his unique vision and skill. Over the past three years, he has created a wide range of vehicles, from futuristic hot rods to superhero-worthy sports cars, as...

Visual Culture: A Guide to Thinking About Looking and Seeing. How do we navigate our visual environment? Everything around us becomes legible, normalized, accessible. But what happens when we look at the world? This guide explores how we engage with and...

Rembrandt in Amsterdam Creativity and Competition is an in-depth examination of the artist's pivotal transition from his Leiden period to his renowned style. In 1631, Rembrandt moved to Amsterdam, where he was drawn into a stimulating environment that...

This comprehensive monograph explores the multifaceted career of Isamu Noguchi, one of the 20th century's most innovative artists. Spanning sculpture, ceramics, photography, architecture, design, and stage sets for modern dance and theatre performance,...

Appreciation Post Towards an Art History of Instagram explores how Instagram shapes our understanding of visual identity and the ways in which we present ourselves online. Tara Ward examines the platform's own mythology, tracing its integration into...

Discover the rich history of handmade cinema, a tradition that pushed the boundaries of film-making in the 20th century. This book explores how experimental filmmakers used unconventional techniques to create unique and innovative works.The author...

Whistler in Watercolor: Lovely Little Games is a groundbreaking study of James McNeill Whistler's watercolors, focusing on his remarkable collection amassed by Charles Lang Freer. This publication presents over 50 watercolors, including figures,...

The Guardians of Art: Conversations with Major Collectors By Dani Levinas In this insightful collection, DC-based collector Dani Levinas engages in thought-provoking conversations with 34 leading figures in contemporary art collecting. From the...

The Art of Armenia: An Introduction A comprehensive survey of Armenian art from antiquity to the early eighteenth century C.E., this book presents a wide range of media, including architecture, sculpture, metalwork, textiles, manuscript illumination, and...

Leo Bersani's "Gay Betrayals" is a provocative critique of gay assimilation and a call for radical change. First published in 1997, this work challenges the assimilative tendencies that threaten queer activism with its micropolitics. In response to...

Medieval England's knightly effigies are a lesser-known aspect of art history, yet they offer valuable insights into the cultural and social norms of the time. This study examines these sculptures, revealing how English military figures employed visual...

Polynesian Tattoo Designs - Ocean Legacy is a comprehensive collection of 92 ocean-themed Polynesian style tattoos, each accompanied by a brief description of its meaning and outline. This reference guide is primarily intended for tattoo artists looking...

Charles Rennie Mackintosh: A Life of Visionary Artistry This book tells the story of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's remarkable career, from his early architectural and interior designs in Glasgow to his later work as a landscape painter in the South of...

Artists' Techniques and Materials by Antonella Fuga provides an in-depth exploration of the materials and processes used across eight artistic mediums: painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, mosaics, ceramics, glass, and metalwork. The book delves...

Yokai: Ghosts & Demons of Japan explores the diverse and vibrant world of supernatural beings in Japanese art and imagination. These creatures, known as yokai, encompass a range of entities including ghosts, demons, monsters, shapeshifters, and...

Ray Johnson C/o is a comprehensive collection of artworks by renowned American artist Ray Johnson. Spanning multiple mediums and artistic movements, this book features over 700 illustrations, many previously unpublished, alongside twenty-one short essays...

Fragments of Totality: A New History of Futurism and its Sculptural Experimentation Italian Futurism sought to integrate modern life with every imaginable aesthetic medium, using sculpture as a proving ground for the drive to merge art and existence...

The World of Art Series: Primitivism and Modern Art Colin Rhodes explores the fascinating connection between primitivism and modern art, revealing how artists drew inspiration from diverse sources to challenge established beliefs. From high art to...

Dave Hickey's latest collection of essays challenges the cultural status quo in his trademark witty style. Following his self-imposed exile from art criticism, he questions and critiques the contemporary art world, tackling topics such as...

Edvard Munch's radical modernity in painting was a challenge for his contemporaries. This publication explores how he influenced the art scene in Berlin around 1900, receiving support that allowed him to continue developing his work. In 1892, Edvard...

Sigalit Landau's Salt Years presents a unique vision by immersing everyday objects in the Dead Sea for months. The resulting works showcase the transience of objects within the poetic aura of crystalline permanence, exploring themes such as female...

LEGO Heroes: Changing Our World--One Brick at a TimeThis inspiring collection tells the remarkable stories of twelve visionaries who have used the LEGO system to solve global challenges. From innovative prosthetics to lab research for coral reef...

Pasifika Styles: Artists inside the museum brings together the perspectives of the artists, museum professionals, and scholars involved in this pioneering project. In 2006, fifteen New Zealand artists took over the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology...

Colour Me Calm Book 4: Patterns is a beautiful and relaxing creative colouring book for all ages. Unwind and unleash your inner creativity as you lose yourself in the flow of colouring in these stunning patterns and designs.Each design is printed on a...

Learn to add beauty and personality to your bullet journal with this step-by-step guide to modern calligraphy and hand lettering. Jillian Reece, an accomplished calligraphy expert, shares her knowledge to help you create stunning lettered designs.This...

Stuart Hall: Critical Dialogues in Cultural Studies is an essential collection of writings by and about Stuart Hall, a key figure in the development of cultural studies as an international discipline.The book presents a representative selection of Hall's...

Empress Dowager Cixi's Image Making is a fascinating study of how one woman used art and architecture to shape her authority. This beautifully illustrated book explores the wide range of objects commissioned by Cixi, including portrait paintings,...

Hiroshige's Japan: A Collection of Sketches from the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road. This collection of sketches by renowned Japanese artist Hiroshige is presented in English for the first time. Philippe Delord, a leading expert on Japanese art...

The St. Albans Psalter Painting and Prayer in Medieval England By Kristen M. Collins, Peter Kidd, and Nancy Turner This 12th-century manuscript is one of the most significant and enigmatic books produced in England during this period. Created at St...

The Wind in the Willows Illustrate Your Own brings to life the beloved story by Kenneth Grahame. Join Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger as they go about their adventures, exploring the peaceful countryside and getting into mischief.Accompanied by empty frames...

Stories were conveyed in static images by Greek and Roman artists. They needed to ensure their scenes would be recognized. This book explores how classical artists portrayed various myths, explaining formulas for certain stories, adaptations, and...

Learn to draw beautiful fantasy female faces with this step-by-step guide. Filled with over 100 inspiring and technical illustrations, it's perfect for beginning artists looking to develop their skills.This comprehensive book provides detailed diagrams...

A unique and charming gift for book lovers. This delightful volume presents 101 ways to read books, showcasing diverse poses in which to engage with literature. Author Timothée de Fombelle has collected these observations and paired them with beautiful...

Basia Sliwinska's Feminist Visual Activism and the Body explores how contemporary feminist visual activism engages with current social and political concerns through the lens of embodiment. The book examines activist strategies, practices, and resilience...

Discover the art of creative lettering with this beginner's guide. Easy to learn and fun to practice, you'll unlock your artistic side and create beautiful letters in no time. Inside, you'll find step-by-step instructions and worksheets for 10 charming...

Discover the freedom of watercolor painting with Gina Rossi Armfield's intuitive approach to sketching and painting animals. This inspiring guide shows you how to capture the playful personalities of your favorite creatures using organic,...

The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum Director's Choice is a beautifully illustrated guide to the museum's most treasured artworks. Written by António Filipe Pimentel, who has been the Director of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum since January 2021, this book...

The Modern Art Cookbook by Mary Ann Caws explores the connection between food and art throughout the twentieth century. This unique guide delves into the lives of artists, writers, and poets, revealing how they ate, cooked, and depicted food in their...

Understanding how to present your sketches effectively is crucial for designers. This book explores why sketching is essential in daily design activities, from brainstorming and idea articulation to presenting projects to clients and production companies...

Breaking Out of Tradition: A Revolutionary Era in Japanese Lacquer Art In the early 20th century, Japanese lacquer artists broke free from centuries-old traditions to create something new and innovative. This period saw a surge in creativity and...

Martha Rosler's Culture Class explores the economic and historical roots of today's soft ideology of creativity. She examines how class distinctions are redefined in the creative city, where subcultural movements are incorporated into mainstream culture...

Color your way into a magical world with this enchanting coloring book. Julia Spiri's unique illustrations bring together 50 beautiful images to inspire your creativity.Discover a charming cast of characters, including unicorns, fairies, girls, couples...

Charles Burchfield's Journal: A Record of Earthly Beauty This selection from Charles Burchfield's extensive journal offers a unique glimpse into the life and thoughts of an American modernist. Spanning nearly 54 years, the original journal comprises over...

First published in 1949, Encaustic Materials and Methods is a seminal study of this extraordinary painting medium. This facsimile edition presents an exact photographic replica of the original text, alongside rare archival documents and reproductions of...

Leonardo's writings on painting offer a unique glimpse into the mind and methods of one of history's greatest creative geniuses. This anthology brings together material from his Treatise on Painting, as well as surviving manuscripts and primary sources,...

London's Street Art Scene Revealed Martin Bull's guide to Banksy Locations and Tours is a unique insight into the city's vibrant street art scene. With over 100 colour photographs, this book documents sixty-five key locations where you can see some of...

Cindy Sherman 2023 presents a new body of work by the Pictures Generation pioneer, continuing her explorations of portraiture. Across 36 photographs, Sherman collages parts of her own face to construct various identities, using digital manipulation to...

Learn the art of brush lettering with this comprehensive guide from artist Peggy Dean. Perfect for beginners and experienced letterers alike, this book covers the basics of choosing the right tools and techniques, as well as advanced skills like...

Tokens of Love, Loss and Disrespect explores the often-overlooked world of coins and tokens from 1700 to 1850. This collection of defaced coins offers a unique window into the past, revealing private messages, emotional connections, and personal identity...

Angels in Judaism, Christianity and Islam are often misunderstood. Vinita Hampton Wright explores their origins, nature, and role in human life, delving into the history and theology behind these heavenly beings. This comprehensive guide covers the...

Discover the meditative world of Zentangle with Marie Browning's Time to Tangle with Colors. This creative process allows you to craft artistic designs using repetitive patterns, or 'tangles', that can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of skill level.By...

Discover the creative side of London with Citysketch London, featuring over 100 creative prompts to help you sketch your own masterpieces of iconic landmarks like Big Ben and Westminster Abbey.This comprehensive guide includes drawing lessons on fashion,...

The Bath Arts Workshop was a vibrant counterculture that emerged in the late 1960s and flourished throughout the 1970s. In this book, Brian Popay explores the story behind the organisation's creation and its significant impact at the time. From its...

Seeing art in a new light is within reach. Michael Findlay argues that living in an information age can hinder our ability to truly see and appreciate art, urging us instead to trust our own instincts and reactions.This book invites you to unplug from...

The Embedded Portrait by Christopher S. Wood explores the early Renaissance portrait in fourteenth-century Italy, where artists began to introduce secular images into sacred paintings. This innovative approach blurred the lines between the holy and...

Discover the artistic and architectural treasures of Renaissance Venice, spanning from 1400 to 1600. This comprehensive survey explores the city's rich cultural heritage through its sculpture, painting, and architecture.Featuring over 300 images, this...

Transform your words into an art form with this comprehensive guide to hand lettering. With 20 DIY projects and step-by-step instructions for basic techniques, you'll learn how to create your own signature style and add a creative touch to crafts and...

Chiura Obata's 1927 trip to Yosemite left an indelible mark on his art, as captured in this remarkable collection of sketches, postcards, and letters.The book features 80 full-color reproductions of Obata's pencil sketches, watercolor paintings, and...

Building a Tattoo Machine Frame: A Step-by-Step Guide Erick Alayon's comprehensive guide to creating a Bulldog Frame is a detailed and accessible resource for anyone looking to build their own tattoo machine frame. The author shares his personal...

Hilma af Klint: Tree of Knowledge is a groundbreaking survey of the Swedish artist's innovative work. The first detailed examination of af Klint's Tree of Knowledge series reveals a profound exploration of esoteric concepts in metaphysics, as...

Color Scheme: An Irreverent History of Art and Pop Culture in Color PalettesThis collection of forty color palettes, accompanied by essays, reveals the systems of color that underpin our visual culture. From art history to pop culture, Edith Young...

Frank Walter Music of the Spheres by Barbara Paca, Paget Henry, and Kenneth M. Milton is a publication accompanying an exhibition at Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh, for the 2021 Edinburgh Art Festival. The exhibition showcases Frank Walter's 'spools', small...

Operational Images From the Visual to the Invisual explores how data technologies continue to shape our understanding of images beyond representation. Media theorist Jussi Parikka examines the expanding field of machine vision, tracing its development...

Learn to paint beautiful flowers with watercolors using this inspiring art pad. Inside, you'll find 15 pages of simple line drawings printed on high-quality paper, ready for you to remove and bring to life.The book includes color guides and completed...

Sixties fashion revolution was sparked by a generation of energetic and creative women who explored new styles. This book showcases the lives and contributions of these trailblazers, featuring profiles of designers, artists, actresses, and entrepreneurs...

Robert Williams' "Ink, Blood, and Linseed Oil" is a collection of essays that distill his observations on the art world. Spanning decades, Williams has been a key figure in one of the most influential art movements of the past 60 years. The book brings...

Discover the vibrant and dynamic world of contemporary Chinese art. This comprehensive volume explores the subject from the end of China's Cultural Revolution to the present day, placing it within the context of unprecedented cultural, political, and...

Learn to master the art of custom painting and airbrushing with this comprehensive guide. Assembled from the archives of Airbrush-Tech-Live, one of the largest online resources for airbrush artists, fine artists, pinstripers and custom painters.This book...

Learn to colour in some Dutch Swear Words with this unique and playful book. Shaza T. Jones has created 32 colourful illustrations for you to use, each one featuring an explicit Dutch swear word. This adult colouring book is perfect for those looking to...

This coloring book is designed to inspire creativity and relaxation in girls of all ages. With its calming illustrations and single-sided sheets, it's an ideal way for children to express themselves while having fun.Each picture is printed on a single...

Discover the art of micro tattoos with this stunning collection from around the world. Featuring the work of top fine line tattoo artists, this book showcases beautiful small fineline designs that have made tattooing more accessible to many.Get an...

STRAAT - Quote from the Streets is a visually stunning catalogue that brings together the world's leading street artists for an unforgettable exhibition. This collection showcases the best of contemporary graffiti and street art, with numerous full-page...

Combining traditional Islamic floral pattern-making with British flowers and architectural forms, Hadil Tamim's art creates striking visual contrasts. This unique fusion is complemented by commentary from Adrian Lawson, providing insight into the flowers...

The Vienna Prater: A Place for Everyone A new museum dedicated to the heart of Vienna's leisure time is set to open in 2024. The Vienna Prater, a traditional hub for entertainment, is a key collection point for the Wien Museum. This publication brings...

The All Night Movie is a unique artist's book that tells the story of Mary Heilmann's life through words, images, and photographs. Created in 1999, it combines a memoir with a monograph, featuring eight chapters that explore her development as an artist,...

Helen Saunders: A Modernist Rebel Helen Saunders was one of only two women to join the Vorticists, a radical art movement that emerged in London on the eve of the First World War. Her extraordinary drawings capture both the dynamism of modern urban life...

Vietnam A New History by Christopher E. Goscha offers a comprehensive narrative of modern Vietnam, from antiquity to the present day. The country's complex past is shaped by the interactions of various emperors, rebels, priests, and colonizers, who left...

Daniel Humm's Eat More Plants. A Chef's Journal is a visual diary that chronicles his journey to reimagine Eleven Madison Park as a wholly plant-based restaurant. The book is structured into four sections, each reflecting the seasonality of his cooking...

The Artists Who Will Change the World By Omar Kholeif National Geographic Books, 2018 This comprehensive guide explores the most influential contemporary artists and their work. Traditional art histories have often been limited to Western European...

Money in the Air explores the crucial role of art dealers in creating a transatlantic art market in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Collectors such as Henry Clay Frick and Andrew W. Mellon played a significant part in bringing European...

Exploring the cult of Mary Magdalen in the late medieval Alps, this book delves into the role of artistic workshops and commissioning patrons in shaping the saint's iconography across the mountain range.The seven case study chapters examine key churches...

Colour Me Christmas is a fun and festive relaxing creative colouring book for all ages. Perfect for unwinding during the busy holiday season, this book invites you to switch off and unleash your inner creativity as you lose yourself in the flow of...

Zen Mandalas offers a unique opportunity to connect with your inner self through the creation of intricate mandalas. This meditative process combines simple shapes and symbols found in nature, helping you discover your inner world and cultivate a sense...

Rock Covers brings together over 750 remarkable album covers from legendary to rare record releases. This extensive collection celebrates the art form that has become indelibly linked to our collective musical memories, with each cover accompanied by a...

Albrecht Dürer's Material World offers a fresh perspective on the renowned artist and printmaker. This book accompanies the first major exhibition of the Whitworth art gallery's outstanding Dürer collection in over half a century, providing new insights...

Albrecht Durer's finest drawings are presented in this selection by renowned art historian Heinrich Wofflin. First published in Munich in 1914, this collection features 81 drawings that showcase the artist's growth and evolution over time. The drawings...

Savage Messiah: A biography of the sculptor Henri Gaudier-BrzeskaHenri Gaudier-Brzeska was a leading figure in European avant-garde sculpture, playing a pivotal role in shaping modern British art. His career was tragically cut short by war, but his work...